Starting support early gives children more time to build communication and daily living skills.
Early intervention refers to therapy and structured learning provided in the first years of life. Research consistently shows that earlier support can improve communication, social skills and independence.
In Malaysia, options include community-based rehabilitation centres run by JKM, hospital-based therapy units, non-profit centres such as those run by autism societies, and private therapy centres. Programmes differ in approach, so ask what methods are used and how progress is measured.
Choose a programme that involves parents, sets clear goals and respects your child's comfort. Be cautious of anyone promising a cure; autism is not an illness to be cured, but a difference to be supported.
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